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UAE Golden Visa 2026: Requirements, Categories & Benefits
The UAE Golden Visa offers 10-year residency without employer sponsorship and is now open to a wider range of applicants than ever before. Here is a full breakdown of every category, the requirements, and the benefits.
8 May 2026
Dubai Property Investor Visas 2026: Three Options Explained
Dubai has eased its property-linked residency visa requirements, removing the Dh750,000 minimum for sole owners on the two-year visa. Here is a full breakdown of all three current investor visa options and what each one requires in 2026.
29 Apr 2026
UAE Golden Visa 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The UAE Golden Visa offers 10-year renewable residency with no employer sponsorship requirement. Here is everything you need to know about who qualifies, how to invest, and what benefits holders receive in 2026.
12 Apr 2026
Anthony Joshua Dubai Residency Confirmed in Filings
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua confirmed his Dubai residency in March 2026 corporate filings, listing the UAE as his country of residence across multiple companies — including 258 Investments Ltd and Sparta Promotions Limited — as part of a move away from UK tax obligations.
16 Mar 2026
GDRFA Dubai Brings Golden Visa Services to Global Village
GDRFA Dubai has brought Golden Visa and smart travel services to Global Village via its "Closer to You" initiative, running until 5 February 2026 with high public turnout recorded.
29 Jan 2026
Dubai Golden Visa vs Blue Visa: 10-Year Residency Guide
Dubai's dual-visa structure is defining who earns long-term residency. The Golden Visa targets investors and senior professionals; the Blue Visa rewards environmental contributors. Both grant 10 years — but through completely different approval paths.
21 Jan 2026
Dubai Blue Visa vs Golden Visa: 10-Year Residency Guide
Dubai offers two 10-year residency programmes: the Blue Visa for sustainability leaders and the Golden Visa for investors and skilled professionals. Here is how they differ in eligibility, benefits, and strategic purpose.
19 Jan 2026
UAE Visit Visa Minimum Salary Requirements Updated
The UAE has updated visit visa rules, linking sponsorship to monthly income. Residents must earn Dh4,000, Dh8,000, or Dh15,000 depending on their relationship to the visitor. Four new visa categories for AI, entertainment, events, and cruise/yacht professionals were also
18 Nov 2025
8 Major Dubai Visa Changes to Know in 2025
Dubai's 2025 visa reforms are the most sweeping in years — covering a new 10-year Blue Visa for environmentalists, a Schengen-style GCC tourist permit, Golden Visas for nurses and influencers, and an AI renewal platform. Here is what every expat and visitor needs to know.
21 Sep 2025
UAE Visa Amnesty Extended to December 31, 2024
The UAE has extended its visa amnesty to December 31, 2024 — the third and final extension — giving visa violators more time to regularise their residency or leave the country without facing fines or penalties before the new year.
1 Nov 2024
Dubai Golden Visa for Outstanding Teachers
Dubai is awarding 10-year Golden Visas to top private-sector educators. KHDA accepts institutional nominations from mid-October to mid-December each year. Here is who qualifies and how to apply.
7 Oct 2024
Dubai Golden Visa 2023: GDRFA Issues 158,000 Permits
Dubai's GDRFA issued 158,000 golden visas in 2023 — nearly double the 79,617 granted in 2022 and well above the 47,150 issued in 2021 — as demand for UAE long-term residency continues to surge among investors, students, and professionals.
24 May 2024